We have two apple trees and two pear trees. This press is just the right size to process and enjoy the damaged apples and the short-lived pears. We also bought a grinder to place over the press, and the combination works great. Just cut up the apples ( remove the bad parts), and throw the good chunks in the press until pretty full. Pressing is easy with this twist handle, and cleanup is a breeze. We'll be doing this every year, from now on.